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- H.R.6227
H.R.6227: Kids Vision Care Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2006
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Kids Vision Care Act of 2006 - Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to award grants to states to: (1) provide comprehensive eye examinations by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist for children identified by a licensed health care provider or vision screener, with priority to children under age nine; (2) provide treatment or services to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 28, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Vito J. Fossella (R-N.Y.) |